Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
Purchase #1 | $15.54 | 7.756% | $16.7453 | $16.75 | $16.75 | $16.70 |
Purchase #2 | $53.58 | 7.333% | $57.509 | $57.51 | $57.50 | $57.50 |
Purchase #3 | $176.60 | 3.449% | $182.6909 | $182.69 | $182.70 | $182.70 |
Purchase #4 | $121.73 | 7.355% | $130.6832 | $130.68 | $130.70 | $130.70 |
Purchase #5 | $51.76 | 10.767% | $57.333 | $57.33 | $57.35 | $57.30 |
Purchase #6 | $44.58 | 12.700% | $50.2417 | $50.24 | $50.25 | $50.20 |
Purchase #7 | $178.94 | 11.218% | $199.0135 | $199.01 | $199.00 | $199.00 |
7 purchase totals = | $642.73 | $694.2166 | $694.21 | $694.25 | $694.10 |